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TRUSTED PROTECTION PLANS, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.

Invest in Pre-Owned Gear & Peace of Mind!

Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.

Repair or Replacement

Repair or Replacement

If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.

Accidental Damage

Extended Protection

Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!

Failure Protection

Failure Protection

When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.

Zero Deductible

Zero Deductible

We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.

Customer-Focused Support

Customer-Focused Support

Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.

Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.

Profoto Pro-8a Specifications

  • Energy

    2400 Ws

  • Energy control

    5 - 2400 Ws over an 10 f-stop range in 1/10 or 1/1 step increments

  • Energy distribution

    Fully asymmetric

  • Energy precision

    +/- 1/50 f-stop flash-to-flash

  • Color stability

    +/- 50deg. K over energy range 5.0 - 10.0
    +/- 40deg. K flash-to-flash

  • Recycling

    0.05 - 0.9 s

  • Lamp head connectors

    Two connectors

  • Flash duration

    1/12,000 - 1/1600

  • Flash capacity

    Up to 20 flashes per second

  • Modeling light

    Up to 1000 W (max 500 W per head)

  • Input power supply

    Multivoltage

  • Flash triggering

    Built-in wireless Profoto Air with a range up to 300 m
    Built-in photocell, two sync sockets

  • Built-in

    LPA Pocket Wizard triggering system

  • Dimension (L x W x D)

    14.5" x 7.3" x 9.8" / 37 x 18.5 x 25 cm

  • Weight

    26.9 lbs / 12.2 kg

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  • Unique two-stage SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply) recharging circuit makes it possible to shoot up to 20 frames per second
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